Hello,

Pumpkin has its moment in the spotlight late in the year, appearing on our doorsteps at Halloween and on our plates at Thanksgiving and (in many homes) at Christmas. 

However, it’s a popular ingredient in dog food all year round. But why is that? Is it a cheap filler or a nutritious addition to a dog’s diet?

We asked Dr. Nathan Fastinger, a PhD Animal Nutritionist, and the Director of Nutrition at 5-star-rated Jinx, whether dogs can eat pumpkin and if there are health benefits of pumpkin for dogs. 

You can read what he said in this informative article: Can Dogs Eat Pumpkin?

Warning: Spoilers below… 

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The answers are “yes” and “many” — pumpkin is basically a superfood for dogs. So we also asked Dr. Fastinger for his tips on adding pumpkin to your dog’s diet.

It’s well worth reading. 

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Remember, we’re not paid to promote any dog food brands — each one is reviewed in exactly the same way.

Take care,

The DFA Team
The Dog Food Advisor
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